A New Take On Classic Movies

FAQ

Q: What is a filmumentary?A: A filmumentary is a format that i’ve created where the viewer can watch a film whilst additional material appears on screen including: deleted scenes, alternate takes, on set audio, text facts and information, audio commentary from cast and crew etc. The intention was draw these resources from archival and contemporary interviews, documentaries, tv spots etc (some of the interviews I undertake myself) to make the ultimate “making of” experience for the viewer.

Q: What has the response been to your projects?A: See the Reviews and Coverage page for more information. Q: Are your documentaries available on DVD?A: Whilst I do burn some DVD’s for review purposes, they are not available for purchase. These are non profit making projects and therefore discs of them should not be bought or sold by me or by anyone. If you find anyone selling them please report it to me.

Q: What is the best way to watch your Filmumentaries? A: On Vimeo!

Q: How can you be contacted? A: Here at Filmumentaries.com (just leave a comment) or on Twitter @JamieSWB

Q: Can I donate?A: I don’t take donations myself. But I gratefully receive donations for my chosen charity Ambitious About Autism.

Q: What about copyright issues? A: To date, neither Lucasfilm, Paramount nor Universal have been in touch. I hope they see my Filmumentaries for what they are; love letters to my favourite films. I make absolutely no profit from these projects.

Q: How do you make these Filmumentaries? A: With Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Motion, lots of hard work and with kind help from many fans from around the world.

Q: Where can I find artwork for your Filmumentaries? A: I am working on putting something up on the blog. Watch this space!

Q: What film are you tackling next?A: I would love to work on Ghostbusters, Back to the Future etc, but also on other films including The Shining, Chinatown or Seven Samurai. But I would only tackle these in an official capacity. I’m still waiting for that call from the rights owners!

Q: Any plans to take your projects into the world of officialdom?A: I would love to! Things are beginning to head in that direction.

11 Comments

I am an ardent admirer of your filmumentaries as they are so eloquently titled, and I was hope to add an interesting note to your wonderful collection. It pertains to a prop from your latest endeavor of “Raiding the Lost Ark.”

In part 2 at time 6:40, you discuss the Nazi Spy on board the China Clipper. I had never noticed the magazine he was reading before until i paused the clip to thoroughly read what you had to say in caption… and then I recognized the Life issue. It was a Life expose on the West Point military academy. I know this because at one point I was a West Point Cadet and saw a copy of the issue at the Academy museum that is located near the West Point hotel.

I am the Chief Editor of an adventure lifestyle and wildlife conservation magazine featuring interviews and articles by filmmakers, production, visual effects and cast. We are interested in promoting your work – having you as a guest expert contribute a piece detailing the creative process behind your latest work Raiders of the Lost Ark. If you are happy to provide an article (1000-1600 length) relating unique insights (from the research involved), images and promotional details for a feature in our next issue (deadline March 15th), please advise.

I must admit, I never heard about you amazing filmumentaries before I read about them in a newsletter from the Empire magazine. I just saw “Raiding” and was totally blown away. Over the years, I watched those films countless times, read “The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark” from Derek Taylor and just loves it. I thought, that there wasn`t anything that I didn`t know about Indy, you proved me wroing for sure. Thanks alot for your great work and accomplishment. Where exactly did you get the original footage from? Was it from the old “Making Of” Tape, or did you have additional material? Is it possible to see the whole material you used? I also have a website where I publish moviereviews. Until now, I did my reviews in German, but I also have alot things already written in English. If you give me a little info to work with, I would love to write something about your work!